Read all of this leaflet
carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important
information for you.

·Keep this leaflet. You may need to
read it again.

·If you have any further questions,
ask your doctor or pharmacist.

·This medicine has been prescribed for
you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of
illness are the same as yours.

·If you get any side effects, talk to
your doctor or pharmacist. This includes
any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4

What
is in this leaflet:

1.What Sertralin Actavis is and what it is used for

2.What you need to know before
you take Sertralin Actavis

3.How to take Sertralin Actavis

4.Possible side effects

5.How to store Sertralin Actavis

6.Contents of the pack and other
information

1.What sertralin actavis is and what it is used for

Sertralin Actavis contains the
active ingredient sertraline. Sertraline is one of a group of medicines called Selective
Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs); these medicines are used to treat
depression and or anxiety disorders.

Depression is a clinical
illness with symptoms like feeling sad, unable to sleep properly or to enjoy life
as you used to.

OCD and panic disorders are illness
linked to anxiety with symptoms like being constantly troubled by persistent
ideas (obsessions) that make you carry out repetitive rituals (compulsions).

PTSD is a condition that can
occur after a very emotionally traumatic experience, and has some symptoms that
are similar to depression and anxiety. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
is an illness linked to anxiety. It is characterised by feelings of intense
anxiety or distress in social situations (for example: talking to strangers,
speaking in front of groups of people, eating or drinking in front of others or
worrying that you might behave in an embarrassing manner).

Your doctor has decided that
this medicine is suitable for treating your illness.

You should ask your doctor if you are unsure why you have been given Sertralin
Actavis.